| DIG | digitalis; digoxin; drug-induced galactorrhea |
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| dig | digitalis; digoxin |
| EDNF | endogenous digitalis-like natriuretic factor |
| herpes digitalis | Herpes simplex infection of the finger. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| digitalis | <pharmacology> General term for pharmacologically active compounds from the foxglove (Digitalis). The active substances are the cardiac glycosides, digoxin, digitoxin, strophanthin and ouabain. Causes increased force of contraction of the heart, disturbance of rhythm and reduced beat frequency. Also causes arteriolar constriction, venous dilation, nausea and visual disturbances. (03 Mar 1998) |
| digitalis glycosides | <chemical> Glycosides from plants of the genus digitalis. Some of these are useful as cardiotonic and anti-arrhythmia agents. Included also are semi-synthetic derivatives of the naturally occurring glycosides. The term has sometimes been used more broadly to include all cardiac glycosides, but here is restricted to those related to digitalis. Pharmacological action: anti-arrhythmia agents, cardiotonic agent, enzyme inhibitors. (12 Dec 1998) |
| digitalis tincture | An hydroalcoholic solution containing the glycosides of the leaves of the foxglove (digitalis) plant Digitalis purpurea or D. Lanata. Although digitalis preparations are used extensively, they are currently used as the pure glycosides, digoxin and digitoxin. The tincture was formerly widely used but was standardised by bioassay using frogs, cats, or pigeons. (05 Mar 2000) |
| digitalis toxicity | A result of the over-accumulation of digitalis glycosides in the body. Kidney insufficiency can be a contributing factor. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, visual changes, blurred vision, anorexia and palpitations. Treatment is emergent as life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias are possible with higher blood levels. (27 Sep 1997) |
| digitalis unit | The activity of 0.1 g of the international standard powdered digitalis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| facies digitalis dorsalis | The dorsal surface of a finger or toe. Synonym: facies digitalis dorsalis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| facies digitalis palmaris | An alternate term for palmar surface of fingers. (05 Mar 2000) |
| facies digitalis plantaris | facies digitalis plantaris |
| facies digitalis ventralis | The flat of the fingers; the flexor or anterior surface of the fingers. Synonym: facies digitalis ventralis, facies digitalis palmaris, ventral surface of digit. (05 Mar 2000) |